SC to courts: Impose timelines in probes only if there's delay

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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
SC to courts: Impose timelines in probes only if there's delay
The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should generally avoid setting deadlines for investigations, as this infringes on the agency's autonomy. Timelines are only to be imposed reactively when there's clear evidence of unjustified delay or stagnation, ensuring a balance between prompt justice and the complexities of probes.